None of us would be here without our mothers, and today is the day we set aside each year to honor her.

Whether we are lucky enough to still have her in our lives, or have had to say goodbye, this is a great day to reflect on all that mom has had to give up to make our lives better.

Just by choosing to have a child, mothers sacrifice a great deal. For nine months, their bodies are essentially taken away from them as they play host to the miracle of life. Then, when babies are born, mothers give up sleep, personal time and often careers to care for their children.

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